Tribological Improvement Using Ionic Liquids as Additives in Synthetic and Bio-Based Lubricants for Steel–Steel Contacts
This study investigates the performance of three ionic liquids (ILs), trihexyl(tetradecyl)phosphonium bis(2,4,4-trimethylpentyl)phosphinate, trihexyl(tetradecyl)phosphonium decanoate, and 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium tetrafluoroborate, as lubricant additives in synthetic oil polyalphaolefin (PAO8) an...
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| author | Syahir, A.Z. Zulkifli, Nurin Wahidah Mohd Masjuki, Haji Hassan Kalam, Md. Abul Harith, M.H. Yusoff, M.N.A.M. Zulfattah, Z.M. Jamshaid, Muhammad |
| author_facet | Syahir, A.Z. Zulkifli, Nurin Wahidah Mohd Masjuki, Haji Hassan Kalam, Md. Abul Harith, M.H. Yusoff, M.N.A.M. Zulfattah, Z.M. Jamshaid, Muhammad |
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| description | This study investigates the performance of three ionic liquids (ILs), trihexyl(tetradecyl)phosphonium bis(2,4,4-trimethylpentyl)phosphinate, trihexyl(tetradecyl)phosphonium decanoate, and 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium tetrafluoroborate, as lubricant additives in synthetic oil polyalphaolefin (PAO8) and bio-based oil trimethylolpropane trioleate (TMPTO). The ILs were added at 0.5, 1.0, and 1.5 wt% concentrations and evaluated in terms of their miscibility with base oils as well as friction- and wear-reducing abilities. Four-ball and high-frequency reciprocating rig (HFRR) tribotesters were employed to evaluate the tribological performance under a boundary lubrication regime. Worn steel surfaces were characterized using optical microscopy, profilometry, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and energy-dispersive X-ray (EDX) analysis. The results suggested that the addition of trihexyl(tetradecyl)phosphonium bis(2,4,4-trimethylpentyl)phosphinate and trihexyl(tetradecyl)phosphonium decanoate improved the tribological performance of both PAO8 and TMPTO at an optimum concentration of 1 wt%. They showed good friction reduction, lower overall surface wear, and improved surface finishing. 1-Butyl-3-methylimidazolium tetrafluoroborate managed to improve the tribological performance of both base oils only at 0.5 wt%. A further increase in 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium tetrafluoroborate concentration caused detrimental effects on the steel surface due to the formation of halogenic compounds. © 2019, © 2019 Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers. |
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| spelling | um.eprints-248572020-06-16T05:14:05Z http://eprints.um.edu.my/24857/ Tribological Improvement Using Ionic Liquids as Additives in Synthetic and Bio-Based Lubricants for Steel–Steel Contacts Syahir, A.Z. Zulkifli, Nurin Wahidah Mohd Masjuki, Haji Hassan Kalam, Md. Abul Harith, M.H. Yusoff, M.N.A.M. Zulfattah, Z.M. Jamshaid, Muhammad TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery This study investigates the performance of three ionic liquids (ILs), trihexyl(tetradecyl)phosphonium bis(2,4,4-trimethylpentyl)phosphinate, trihexyl(tetradecyl)phosphonium decanoate, and 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium tetrafluoroborate, as lubricant additives in synthetic oil polyalphaolefin (PAO8) and bio-based oil trimethylolpropane trioleate (TMPTO). The ILs were added at 0.5, 1.0, and 1.5 wt% concentrations and evaluated in terms of their miscibility with base oils as well as friction- and wear-reducing abilities. Four-ball and high-frequency reciprocating rig (HFRR) tribotesters were employed to evaluate the tribological performance under a boundary lubrication regime. Worn steel surfaces were characterized using optical microscopy, profilometry, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and energy-dispersive X-ray (EDX) analysis. The results suggested that the addition of trihexyl(tetradecyl)phosphonium bis(2,4,4-trimethylpentyl)phosphinate and trihexyl(tetradecyl)phosphonium decanoate improved the tribological performance of both PAO8 and TMPTO at an optimum concentration of 1 wt%. They showed good friction reduction, lower overall surface wear, and improved surface finishing. 1-Butyl-3-methylimidazolium tetrafluoroborate managed to improve the tribological performance of both base oils only at 0.5 wt%. A further increase in 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium tetrafluoroborate concentration caused detrimental effects on the steel surface due to the formation of halogenic compounds. © 2019, © 2019 Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers. Taylor & Francis 2020 Article PeerReviewed Syahir, A.Z. and Zulkifli, Nurin Wahidah Mohd and Masjuki, Haji Hassan and Kalam, Md. Abul and Harith, M.H. and Yusoff, M.N.A.M. and Zulfattah, Z.M. and Jamshaid, Muhammad (2020) Tribological Improvement Using Ionic Liquids as Additives in Synthetic and Bio-Based Lubricants for Steel–Steel Contacts. Tribology Transactions, 63 (2). pp. 235-250. ISSN 1040-2004, DOI https://doi.org/10.1080/10402004.2019.1679934 <https://doi.org/10.1080/10402004.2019.1679934>. https://doi.org/10.1080/10402004.2019.1679934 doi:10.1080/10402004.2019.1679934 |
| spellingShingle | TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery Syahir, A.Z. Zulkifli, Nurin Wahidah Mohd Masjuki, Haji Hassan Kalam, Md. Abul Harith, M.H. Yusoff, M.N.A.M. Zulfattah, Z.M. Jamshaid, Muhammad Tribological Improvement Using Ionic Liquids as Additives in Synthetic and Bio-Based Lubricants for Steel–Steel Contacts |
| title | Tribological Improvement Using Ionic Liquids as Additives in Synthetic and Bio-Based Lubricants for Steel–Steel Contacts |
| title_full | Tribological Improvement Using Ionic Liquids as Additives in Synthetic and Bio-Based Lubricants for Steel–Steel Contacts |
| title_fullStr | Tribological Improvement Using Ionic Liquids as Additives in Synthetic and Bio-Based Lubricants for Steel–Steel Contacts |
| title_full_unstemmed | Tribological Improvement Using Ionic Liquids as Additives in Synthetic and Bio-Based Lubricants for Steel–Steel Contacts |
| title_short | Tribological Improvement Using Ionic Liquids as Additives in Synthetic and Bio-Based Lubricants for Steel–Steel Contacts |
| title_sort | tribological improvement using ionic liquids as additives in synthetic and bio based lubricants for steel steel contacts |
| topic | TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery |
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